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The Golden Fortune; Halifax; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business services provider in Halifax is seeking a candidate to manage the purchasing of equipment and services. Responsibilities include negotiating with suppliers, establishing delivery schedules, and overseeing operational logistics. Ideal candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in a related field. The position offers 30 to 35 hours of work per week with free parking available.

Benefits

Free parking available

On-the-job training for youth

Mentorship programs

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years experience required.

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services.
• Assess requirements to develop specifications for purchases.
• Negotiate offers from suppliers.
• Establish delivery schedules and monitor progress.
• Plan and oversee operational logistics.

Education

College / CEGEP

Job description

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work setting

• Business services

Tasks

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services
• Assess requirements of an establishment to develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
• Develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
• Negotiate offers from suppliers
• Consult with suppliers
• Review quotations
• Determine contract terms and conditions
• Award contracts to appropriate parties
• Establish delivery schedules
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 to 35 hours per week